Nationwide Survey Finds Utilities Lack the Analytics Needed to Improve Grid Resiliency In a Time of Extreme Weather
Out of 100 utilities surveyed in an NV5 Geospatial study, only one-third are using locational data and 3D modeling to assist with evaluating asset health, preventing outages and managing vegetation HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – NV5 Geospatial, powered by Quantum Spatial, North America’s largest geospatial data firm, today announced results of a recent survey showing that most utility companies are not taking advantage of advanced data and analytics to improve resilience and mitigate risk. The “Geospatia...
Alliant Energy to Acquire 100 MW Springfield Solar Development in Wisconsin
Announcement extends Alliant Energy’s commitment to advancing a clean energy future and Wisconsin communities Minneapolis, MN – National Grid Renewables, which includes the renewables development company formerly known as Geronimo Energy, announced today the sale of Springfield Solar in Dodge County, Wisconsin to Alliant Energy. National Grid Renewables will continue development activities until regulatory approvals and other contractual commitments are complete, at which time Alliant E...
Total Corporate Funding in Solar Sector Increased 24% with $14.5 Billion in 2020, Reports Mercom Capital Group
39.5 GW of large-scale solar projects were acquired in 2020 Mercom Capital Group, llc, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm, released its annual report on funding and merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for the solar sector in 2020. Total corporate funding into the solar sector globally, including venture capital, private equity (VC), debt financing, and public market financing, came to $14.5 billion, a 24% increase compared to the $11.7 billion raised in 2019. ...
Renewable Energy Technologies Won’t Achieve Their Full Decarbonization Potential Without Concerted Federal Investments, New ITIF Report Shows
WASHINGTON—Innovation in renewable energy technologies, tapping solar, wind, geothermal, and water resources, could unlock massive additional decarbonization opportunities, but not without increased, sustained, and well-targeted federal investments, according to a new report released today by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), world’s leading think tank for science and technology policy. If clean energy is to supplant fossil fuels fully, particularly in the develop...
Wärtsilä gas conversion will add capacity to a Brazilian power plant owned by GERA Amazonas
The technology group Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to convert the UTE Ponta Negra power plant, located in the Brazilian city of Manaus, to operate on natural gas instead of diesel fuel. The conversion will upgrade the plant’s performance, reduce its environmental impact, lower the operating costs, and ensure its availability and performance reliability. The contract with GERA Amazonas (Geradora de Energia do Amazonas S/A), an independent energy producer controlled by FIP Vulcan, a fund...
North American Cities Should Pay Attention to UK Approaches to Climate Action
LONDON and NEW YORK, NY, December 17, 2020 -- Five years into the Paris Agreement—and in the lead-up to the 2021 UN climate negotiations in Glasgow—UK cities are taking bold climate action. Cities worldwide have much to learn from their UK peers' successes and challenges, according to a new report released Thursday by the 1000 CITIES Initiative, which aims to mobilize 1,000 cities to respond to the climate crisis. "We are currently off track to limit global warming. Cities in North America an...
Scorecard: States Adopt New Energy-Saving Rules but COVID-19 Slows Overall Progress
CA ranks #1 in U.S.: MA, MN, CO, and VA are regional winners; NV is most improved Washington, DC—More U.S. states have adopted or advanced new energy-saving targets and vehicle and appliance rules, but COVID-19 slowed other efficiency efforts, according to the 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard released Wednesday. For the first time in four years, California took first place nationwide, edging out Massachusetts, the leader in the Northeast. Other regional leaders include Minnesota in...
Golden Passes "GoEV City" Resolution Committing to 100% Electric Transportation
GOLDEN, CO – Last Thursday night, Golden City Council took a big step toward cutting transportation pollution by adopting a GoEV Resolution — a set of ambitious targets to electrify the city fleet, public transportation, taxis and ride-share companies, micro-mobility vehicles, and all passenger vehicles in the City of Golden, Colorado. In becoming a “GoEV City,” Golden joins Boulder County, Denver, Summit County, and City of Boulder in committing to 100% electric transportation and giving re...
Eco Wave Power signs Collaboration Agreement with Meridian Energy Australia
10/12/2020 - Stockholm, Sweden - Today, Eco Wave Power (EWPG HOLDING AB, Stock Symbol: ECOWVE) is pleased to announce the signing of a collaboration agreement with Meridian Energy Australia Pty Ltd. Meridian Energy Australia (MEA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Australasia’s largest renewable energy generator Meridian Energy Limited. The purpose of the collaboration is for the parties to jointly investigate the development of commercial wave energy power projects in the Australian National El...
Azelio reaches major milestone by winning its first commercial order from Dubai
Azelio wins a first commercial order for its long-duration energy storage from ALEC Energy, thereby achieving a major milestone for the company. The storage unit will be part of a system in the fourth phase of one of the world’s largest solar parks, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Complex in Dubai. This strategically important order is placed on commercial terms, reflecting that it is for a single unit. Azelio’s energy storage TES.POD® will be part of a system powering a visitor cen...
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